Employers in Singapore seek more ICT talents in Q1 2017

Sought after skills include general computer skills, communication skills, and an understanding of IT and business, according to JobTech.

Employers in Singapore sought more ICT talents in the first quarter of 2017 (Q1 2017), compared to the last quarter of 2016 (Q4 2016).

According to a recent report by JobTech, employers posted more than 3,300 ICT jobs online in Q1 2017, which is higher than the 2,600 ICT job postings in Q4 2016. Statistically, employers posted an average of 1,100 job opening from January to March 2017.

March recorded the most number of online job postings.

Meanwhile, JobTech also noted that at least 30 percent of online job postings in Q1 were seeking candidates with general computer skills, communication skills, and an understanding of IT and business.